[at-l] Trip report Gaspe end of IAT

[Trailwife@aol.com (Trailwife@aol.com)]

In a message dated 6/25/02 8:45:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
onestep4me@hotmail.com writes:
> 
> My question for you is about "planning" a backpack on the IAT in Quebec. 
> It's my understanding that you must "reserve" shelter space, and pay $$ for 
> 
> every night you spend out on the trail. Is this true? if so, to what 
> extent? 
> I can't imagine preplanning a long distance hike and sticking to the plan!
> 
One step

I believe that "is" the concept. In my usual dumb manner I found out what I 
was supposed to do after I got there. Since I was "before season" there was 
no one to check on me on the portion I was on. The Chic Chocs were closed due 
to Caribou calving and probably well patrolled. Twisted Sister #2 had all her 
permits for the Chic Chocs and The Matane Reserve. She said it appeared to be 
relatively easy to change reservations along the way as there were many Park 
Tourist Centers scattered throughout the Gaspe to help. It appears that these 
people try to be real helpful but the language difference can be a little 
frustrating.

She said she paid in advance and had a pack full of permits. Remember if you 
pay by credit card a Canadian charge of $15.00 come back on the credit card 
statement at about $10.00 US.

As I said my hike was not the same as a week on the AT. 

Dick Anderson is still the best source and place to start for information.

The Old RidgeRunner


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